Many fans weren’t thrilled with the choice of opponent for Fedor Emelianenko’s return to MMA action at Rizin Fighting Federation’s inaugural show. Jaideep Singh doesn’t appear to have been the promotion’s first choice for opponent.

WSOF President Ray Sefo said the decision to suspend Rousimar Palhares indefinitely and strip him of the welterweight title is the result of one egregious act, but it ultimately sends a bigger message.